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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.96, 1,397.25 and 498.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.96, 1,397.25 and 498.42 is: 748.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.96 : 1,397.25 = 498.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.96/1,397.25 = 498.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.96x = 1,397.25 × 498.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.96x = 696,417.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,417.35/930.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.06

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